Tool Engineer

PlanIT Group, LLC; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Tool Engineer to lead the THAAD tooling team. You will guide design, procurement, internal manufacturing builds, and supplier visits to define the path forward for the group and related program activities.

The role requires collaboration across Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Systems, Quality, and Global Supply Chain, with frequent cross-country communication and DoD clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Strong capability to interpret drawings and schematics.
• Experience with GD&T and CAD software is essential.
• Must be able to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tooling team and coordinate across stakeholders.
• Design, procure, and support tooling for production and development.
• Oversee internal manufacturing builds, proposals, and maintenance.
• Travel to supplier sites and production floors as needed.

Skills

MS Office

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Domestic travel

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Pro-E/Creo/Windchill

CAD

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Tool Engineer for a position in Grand Prairie, TX to be the technical lead for the new Terminal High Area Altitude Defense (THAAD) Program Tooling Team. This position will support the Program production and development activities related to tooling and will involve design, procurement, internal manufacturing build, proposal, maintenance, supplier and production floor visits, defining/leading the path forward for the new group, and any other program related activity regarding tooling. The position requires frequent communication and collaboration with people located across the United States including other Manufacturing Engineers as well as other functions including Design Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Production Planning and Control, Contracts, and Program Management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in an engineering or technical field
• Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product/performance specifications, and other systems integration technical data
• 5+ years experience in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• 5+ years experience with Pro-E/Creo/Windchill or other CAD system
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5
• 5+ years experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to travel domestically
• Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing, and presentations
• Ability to receive DoD Secret clearance

Desired Skills

• Has DoD Secret or above clearance
• Ability to travel internationally
• Masters degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Experience with LM tooling
• Knowledge of LM manufacturing and processes
• Knowledge of LM drawing release process
• Experience of LM Model Computer Aided Design (MCAD) process
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with LM Property Management
• Experience in design for manufacturing
• Experience in machining, welding, and castings
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the design activities and implementation of production process methodology to prevent impacts to production velocity and quality
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Demonstrated mechanical design, analysis, and test experience
• Proven ability to improve cost, schedule, quality, and/or safety